My work is inspired by images of archaeological sites, architectural history, aerial photos and my own explorations through various cities. My strongest influence at the moment is the city where I currently live, Philadelphia, where so many buildings are in a constant state of construction and destruction. I enjoy seeing the bones of these structures, on top of which seemingly strong skin is hung, yet which is so easily torn down again.I see these buildings as surrogates forourselves, revealing our attempts at order and stability despite, or because of, our very human frailties.